Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 508-511 , March 2003

Sympathectomy for complex regional pain syndrome

Received 31 May 2002 ,Accepted 3 September 2002.

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doi: 10.1067/mva.2003.78

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 508-511 , March 2003